CHUSS - 3,064 awarded degrees & diplomas

A total 3,064 students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) graduated with degrees and diplomas during the 66^th graduation ceremony held last week. Of these, 1,850 were female and 1,213 male. Nine, including members of staff received PhDs. These are; Mugeere Anthony and Katagwa Igeme (Department of Sociology and Anthropology), Nakiwala Aisha (Department of Journalism and Communication),  Anena Catherine Pauline (School of Women and Gender Studies), Kanakulya Dickson (Department of Philosophy), Ongodia Simon Peter (Department of Literature), Asiimwe Peter Ruhuukya, Bukirwa Jarvice Sekajja and Najjuma Mbooge Saidah.

Overall, 14, 318 students attained degrees and diplomas in various disciplines. 64 were awarded Doctorates and 286 got first class
degrees.       

The graduation ceremony was presided over by the new Chancellor, Prof. Ezra Suruma.  In his address, Prof. Suruma, implored the graduands to value and use the knowledge and skills   acquired to gain experience required for employment. H

e also urged the graduands to break the school of thought that seeks to ascribe research as a m

ainly science reserve. “We need more researchers in the field of humanities and social sciences.  Do not feel too proud to start humbly: take on the responsibility of a Research Assistant to support Senior Researchers when they are doing their work. Through their guidance and mentorship, you will soon gain sufficient footing to stand on your own as a prolific researcher.”

See below Prof. Ezra Suruma's speech